Upgrading work between Wyong and Gosford affects weekday services on the Newcastle & Central Coast Line from Monday 11 to Friday 15 February and Monday 18 to Friday 22 February 2008.

Services on the weekend of 16/17 February will also be affected by trackwork. Please see information below for details.

How does this affect you?
Train and bus timetables
CityRail bus routes
Bus stop locations
Important information for early morning and late night commuters
Hunter Line trackwork
What happens on the weekend of 16/17 February?
Ticketing
Carry-on items
Wheelchair access
What work is being done?
What are the benefits?
Any other questions?

How does this affect you?
Upgrading work between Wyong and Gosford will affect services on Newcastle & Central Coast Line from Monday 11 to Friday 22 February 2008.

• During the morning peak, some direct train services will operate from Newcastle to Central, departing Newcastle at 4.10am, 4.42am, 5.03am, 5.20am, 5.52am, 6.02am, 6.25am and 7.56am. These services depart Newcastle up to 22 minutes earlier than normal.
• During the afternoon peak, some direct train services will operate from Central to Newcastle, departing Central at 2.45pm, 3.15pm, 3.43pm, 4.12pm, 4.45pm, 5.15pm and 5.46pm. These services arrive at Newcastle up to 30 minutes later than normal.

At all other times
• Buses replace trains between Wyong and Gosford.
• Trains operate to an amended timetable between Newcastle and Wyong, and Gosford and Central.

Remember to plan ahead and check train and bus times before you travel.

CityRail bus routes

Bus stop locations
Bus stop locations are clearly marked at each station - just follow the yellow and black signs.

Important information for late night and early morning commuters
• From 9.50pm Friday 22 February until 3.00am Saturday 23 February, buses replace all trains between Wyong and Hornsby.

Remember to plan ahead and check train and bus times before you travel.

Bus routes

Hunter Line trackwork
Hunter Line services will also be affected by trackwork during this period.

• From Saturday 16 February to Monday 18 February, buses will replace Hunter Line services between Scone and Newcastle, Dungog and Newcastle, and Telarah and Newcastle.
• From Tuesday 19 Feburary to Sunday 24 February, Hunter Line services between Telarah and Newcastle will start and terminate at Maitland. A shuttle bus service will operate between Telarah and Maitland stations. Trains to and from Dungog are not affected and will continue to operate.

Click here for further information.

What's happening on the weekend of 16 and 17 February?
Trackwork is planned on the weekend of the upgrade with buses replacing:

• Newcastle & Central Coast Line trains between Newcastle and Central
• Hunter Line trains (please see Hunter Line trackwork info above)
• North Shore Line trains between Berowra and Gordon
• Northern Line trains between Hornsby and Strathfield

Click here for further information.

Ticketing
CityRail ticket offices are open at all stations on the Newcastle & Central Coast Line. Please continue to buy your CityRail ticket as normal - from your local station or ticket vending machine. Normal fares apply.

Remember you must carry a valid CityRail ticket for your journey on all CityRail trains and replacement bus services. Fines will apply to customers who cannot produce a valid ticket.

Carry-on items
Carrying bicycles, surfboards, luggage trolleys or large, bulky items on board CityRail buses is at the discretion of the driver, as space is limited. You may have to wait for an available service. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Wheelchair access
Alternative transport for wheelchair access is available by calling the following stations. Please note these services are limited, so your cooperation is appreciated. Please allow additional travelling time if you require this service.

Wyong Station - (02) 4353 1915
Gosford Station - (02) 4325 1032

What work is being done?
RailCorp has been undertaking an extensive track reconstruction program on the Newcastle & Central Coast Line since 2003 to upgrade track on the rail corridor between Gosford and Broadmeadow. This work has occurred in various stages with more than 124km of the planned reconstruction completed to date. The total cost of the track reconstruction program between Gosford and Broadmeadow is approximately $150 million.

During this next stage, over 7.3km of track between Wyong and Gosford is being upgraded at a cost of $9 million. This work includes replacing timber sleepers with concrete sleepers, installing new rails, ballast cleaning, resurfacing track, overhead wiring and track adjustments as well as general rail corridor clean-up and presentation.

This upgrading work on the Newcastle & Central Coast Line is being staged, and will continue in June 2008.

What are the benefits?
Track reconstruction works provide long-term benefits by improving the reliability of train services, particularly during the warmer months. Tracks have a tendency to expand in heat and trains are required to slow down to maintain safety. A more modern and concrete-sleepered track means trains can operate at normal operating speeds - even in higher temperatures.

Concrete sleepers also have a longer life span, reducing the need for ongoing maintenance, and new rails will provide a smoother ride with less bumps and knocks.

Any other questions?
If you have any further questions about alternative travel arrangements, please call the Transport Infoline on 131 500.

For our hearing and speech impaired customers, we offer a Teletypewriter service on 1800 637 500.

If you have any feedback about the works program, please call the 24 hour Greenline on 1300 656 999.

Thank you
CityRail thanks you for your patience and understanding during this upgrading work and apologises for any inconvenience.